Patient portals have revolutionized healthcare communication, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offers two robust digital platforms that empower patients to take an active role in their cancer care journey. These secure online portals provide seamless access to critical health information, enabling patients to stay connected with their healthcare teams efficiently.
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What is the Patient Portal?
Dana-Farber provides two patient portals designed to meet diverse patient needs:
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Patient Gateway (for adult patients)
- Powered in partnership with Mass General Brigham
- Centralized platform for comprehensive health management
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MyChildren’s Patient Portal (for pediatric patients)
- Powered in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital
- Specialized portal for pediatric cancer care management
Who Can Use the Portals?
Adult Patients
- Receiving care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Receiving care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Patients seeking integrated healthcare management
Pediatric Patients
- Receiving care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Receiving care at Boston Children’s Hospital
- Parents and guardians managing child’s healthcare information
Key Features and Services
Patients can leverage these portals to:
- View lab and X-ray results
- Request appointment scheduling
- Request prescription refills
- Exchange non-urgent messages with healthcare providers
- View visit summaries
- Update personal health information
- Manage medication lists
- Track appointment reminders
- Access vaccination records
- View and pay medical bills online
How to Access the Portal
Enrollment Process
- Request activation code during check-in at Dana-Farber
- Receive code via text or email
- Complete online enrollment through guided process
Mobile App Availability
Patients can download free mobile apps:
- Apple App Store (iPhone/iPad)
- Google Play Store (Android devices)
Privacy and Security
The patient portals are designed with robust security measures to protect sensitive health information, ensuring patient confidentiality and data integrity.
Customer Support
For technical assistance or portal-related inquiries:
- Phone: 800-745-9683
- Hours: Weekdays during business hours
Additional Resources
Dana-Farber offers complementary digital tools:
- eSyM (Electronic Symptom Management) Tool
- Dana-Farber Care Card
- CancerConnect Online Community
Unprovided Information
Some specific details about multi-factor authentication, exact data encryption methods, and comprehensive app feature lists were not explicitly detailed in the source documents.
Dana-Farber’s patient portals represent a significant advancement in patient-centered digital healthcare, offering comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly platforms for managing cancer care journeys.
Note: Information current as of August 2025, based on Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s patient portal documentation.
FAQ
Are MyChart and Patient Portal the same thing?MyChart is EPIC’s patient portal.
Is Dana-Farber on MyChart?Access your child’s health information, send messages to your care team, manage appointments, and more. MyChildren’s is now powered by MyChart. Learn more about the MyChildren’s upgrade and what to expect.
Why is Dana-Farber splitting from Brigham?
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Oncology News Centralhttps://www.oncologynewscentral.comAfter Dana-Farber Split, Mass General Brigham Cuts New Cancer PathDec 3, 2024 — However, in September 2023, DFCI announced that it would dissolve its partnership with MGB ( Mass General Brigham ) and would begin a collaboration w…
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The Cancer Letterhttps://cancerletter.comDana-Farber’s bold split from the Brigham is a culmination of Boston oncology’s complicated history – The Cancer Letter
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NBC Bostonhttps://www.nbcboston.comMass General Brigham prepares for Dana-Farber divorce – NBC Boston
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The Boston Globehttps://www.bostonglobe.comDana-Farber’s divorce from Brigham is the culmination of decades of change – The Boston Globe
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HealthLeaders Mediahttps://www.healthleadersmedia.comAmid divorce with Dana-Farber, Mass General Brigham touts its own cancer instituteOct 29, 2024 — More than a year has passed since Dana-Farber Cancer Institute dumped Mass General Brigham for a rival hospital chain, but the state’s biggest healt…
How much does an oncologist at Dana-Farber make?The estimated total pay range for a Medical Oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is $231K–$431K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Medical Oncologist base salary at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is $308K per year.
https://www.dana-farber.org/patient-portals
Connect with your healthcare team, manage appointments, view and pay bills, and more. Log In or Enroll. DF_Boston_pos_rgb.png
https://www.dana-farber.org/patient-portals/patient-gateway
Access your medical records, test results, and communicate with your care team through Patient Gateway, a secure patient portal from Dana-Farber.
